Shaldon Fireworks 2026: Date, Time and Where to Watch

Short answer: Shaldon sits on the estuary rather than the open sea, so it is calmer than Teignmouth across the water when the wind is up. The water doubles anything launched over it, and the London Inn is on the green.

The sheltered side

Shaldon faces the estuary rather than the open sea, which on a November evening makes a real difference. When Teignmouth's seafront is being blasted, Shaldon is comparatively calm — and the water in between reflects anything launched over it.

The 2026 display

Teignmouth Rugby Football Club, across the bridge — Thursday 5 November. Shaldon does not run its own display. Teignmouth's is a few minutes over the bridge, and watching from the Shaldon side only works if something is being launched over the water — this one is not.

• Gates 5pm, fireworks 7.30pm, at Teignmouth Rugby Football Club.
• Nothing confirmed in Shaldon itself for 2026.
• The bridge is the quick way over; the ferry does not run late in November.

Dates and times come from the organisers' own listings and the regional what's-on pages, checked in late October. Small displays are run by volunteers and can move or sell out, so confirm with the organiser before you travel — particularly for anything ticketed.

Going further afield, or the local one does not suit? Every confirmed firework display in Devon is on one page here, listed by date.

Where to watch from

• The village green, with the pub on it.
• Shaldon Beach on the estuary, with boats pulled up on it.
• The Ness up on the headland, which has the best view in Shaldon across to Teignmouth.
• Teignmouth's Back Beach across the water, if you would rather be on that side.

The ferry

The passenger ferry between Shaldon and Teignmouth's Back Beach may not run in the evening or in rough weather. Check before relying on it — otherwise it is a short drive round over the bridge.

What is open

• The London Inn on the green — the village pub, dog friendly, with a catch of the day worth ordering.
• The Ferry Boat Inn by the ferry slip.
• The Clipper on the Strand — the big all-day place over two floors.
• The Ness by the tunnel entrance, for the view.

Across the water

Teignmouth's sea wall is one of the best places in Devon to watch a rough sea, with trains passing a few feet away. In a swell the waves come over the wall — stay behind it.

Bringing a dog to a display is rarely a good idea — see the guide to Bonfire Night with a nervous dog for what actually helps.

Practical

• Arrive early — car parks fill long before the display.
• Take a torch; anywhere off a lit street is dark.
• Dress for standing still, which is far colder than walking.
• Check the last bus back before settling in somewhere warm.